Get Involved
Want to volunteer with the Society? Engage in global research to advance the field? There are several ways to get involved with MDS if you are a member.
Current Openings
Groups and programs now accepting applicants:
Join MDS Groups
Across all MDS groups, there are nearly 1,500 leadership positions, and thousands more volunteers working to advance key projects.
Study Groups
Groups of MDS members that seek to collaboratively study a specific aspect of movement disorders.
Join Study Groups About Study Groups
As an MDS member, you can join a Study Group at any time from the group's page.
Special Interest Groups (SIGs)
A forum for like-minded MDS members to discuss topics relevant to your areas of focus.
As an MDS member, you can join at any time by updating the group affiliations in your profile.
Committees
Permanent entities that that fulfill the clinical and scientific mission or run the business of the Society.
The submission cycle opens every 2 years. The next opportunity will be in 2027.
Task Forces
Appointed by the MDS President, with support from the Officers, to complete a specific mandate.
Task Forces are formed by appointment, often opening an initial call for interest.
Apply to MDS Programs
MDS Programs
LEAP Leadership Program
Joint Fellowship Program for Huntington’s Disease Training
Outreach Grant Programs
Train the Trainer Program
Peer Review Mentoring Program
Center to Center Training
Visiting Trainee Grants
Additional programs are offered regionally:
More Ways to Volunteer
Other MDS Leadership Groups
Program Steering Committees
Program oversight groups are convened by appointment from the Central Leadership.
Working Groups
MDS Members can join working groups in regions of interest.
Publication Boards
Publication boards are convened by appointment from the Central Leadership.